James Pierce currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI), a mission-driven manufacturing and employment enterprise, where he oversees operations, finance, human resources, and enterprise technology strategy. He brings more than 34 years of leadership experience spanning technology, operations, digital transformation, governance, and commercial strategy across public, private, and nonprofit organizations.
Prospective Member Day - June 4. Several times throughout the year The Rotary Club of Edina speaker committee designs meeting programs and speakers to promote general public interest that give our members the opportunity to introduce friends, family, and co-workers to Rotary. These events can be used as a casual way to share your Rotary experience, fellowship, and dedication to a collective humanitarian cause. Please take a moment to think of the people you know who are people of action in solving some of our world's most persistent problems by promoting peace; fighting disease; finding access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene; saving mothers and children; enhancing education; localizing economy growth and protection of our climate and environment. Your guest(s) lunch and program are complimentary. Schedule conflict? Share www.rotary.org and www.edinarotary.org with someone you know.
🚨 June 30 Deadline: Have You Given to The Rotary Foundation For This Year?
To count for the current 2025–2026 Rotary year, all donations must be received by June 30, 2026.
If you haven't made your annual gift yet, now is the time! Your contributions drive real change both here at home and globally, funding crucial humanitarian grants and service projects. Every dollar makes a difference, and your generosity allows us to leverage matching funds to maximize our impact.
Please help us finish this year strong and keep doing good in the world!
How to Give Today:
Online: Fast and secure at Rotary.org/donate (the fastest way to ensure it clears by the deadline).
By Check: Make payable to "The Rotary Foundation" and hand it to Bob Scott at our next lunch meeting.
We are short of volunteers. Even just one shift will help. Thank you.
POSITIONS STILL OPEN – WATCH YOUR EMAIL FOR INFORMATION CURRENT OPENINGS
Four Weeks of exciting live music under-the-stars at our beautiful Centennial Lakes Park in Edina.
Tuesday - June 2 - Spinning Wheel Trilogy, Blood Sweat & Tears-Chicago-Tower of Power Tuesday June 9 - Classic America Rockers Tuesday - June 16 - The Good The Bad & The Funky Tuesday - June 30 Reschedule - From Barry - A Tribute to The Bee Gees
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee is happy to announce Karla Hult has joined the Rotary Club of Edina. Please take a moment to introduce yourself and welcome her into our club.
Karla Hult
Classification: Advocate
Sponsor: Catherine Gump
Karla Hult is an award-winning journalist who graduated from St. Olaf College and a Master’s in International Affairs from Columbia University, focusing on economic and political development. In 2021, Karla founded So Many Goodbyes, a mission-driven initiative to educate and engage communities around Alzheimer’s and other dementias; she also produces and hosts the weekly podcast Hello Alzheimer’s. Visit Karla's site HERE Take a listen HERE
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee is happy to announce Eric Eickhof has joined our club. Please take a moment to introduce yourself and welcome into the club.
Eric Eickhof
Classification: Real Estate Broker
Sponsor: Lisa Walker
Eric delivers a measured, professional approach to help Fulton’s clients meet their real estate needs. He takes great pride in making sure our clients are treated and communicated with in a courteous and timely manner at all stages in their residential real estate experience. Eric leverages his considerable experience to help anyone entering the hectic and complicated real estate market. More about Fulton Realty HERE
It's never too early to choose your 2026-2027 service committee or audit those committees you may be interested in joining. Print and review the 2026-2027 Committee list HERE.
Speaker: Rosie Cataldo, Counter Human Trafficking Consultant
Molly Thurma, 2026 RCE Women in Leadership Award Winner. Left to right future RCE president, Catherine Gump, Past Presidents Ann Platt, Shelly Loberg, WIL Molly Thurma, President Lisa Walker and Past President and Event Chair, Jennifer Bennerotte
The Edina Rotary Club Women in Leadership Award was presented to Molly Thurma, Edina High School College and Career Coordinator. In the words of her nominator, Dylan Hackbarth, Molly is the definition of a "quiet force." While much of her work happens behind the scenes, her impact is massive; a literal generation of Edina youth has been shaped by her efforts. Congratulations, Molly!
More photos can be seen on our Facebook page HERE.
DEADLINE for newsletter story and event submission is Monday at 5 pm. RCE Administrator, Madeleine Iscaason, works part time (T-W-Th) and will respond to your inquiries as quickly as possible. Contact her at rotary.madeleine@gmail.com.
It's never too early to choose your 2026-2027 service committee or audit those committees you may be interested in joining. Print and review the 2026-2027 Committee list 
